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It wasn’t often that Bill Belichick was an underdog during his NFL coaching days. That’s not the case now that he’s in his second year as UNC’s head coach.

With that in mind, his Tar Heels have my attention for college football Week 3.

And when it comes to underdogs in NFL Week 2, you might be surprised that I’m backing the Jets against the Packers. 

Let’s dive into it.

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Bill Belichick 3-0 to start the season? 

For all the turmoil the Tar Heels endured this offseason — and frankly, since Belichick took over as head coach in December 2024 — UNC has a chance Saturday to notch its third win of the young season. 

Former general manager Michael Lombardi resigned a couple of weeks ago, and Belichick’s son, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, is on medical leave from the team as rumors swirl about conduct in the building. 

However, on the field, UNC started the season with an upset victory over TCU, followed by a 35-3 win over East Tennessee St. 

Will “Chapel Bill” strike again in Week 3? (DeFodi Images/Getty Images)

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This week, the Tar Heels draw a Clemson team that has gotten off to an underwhelming start in 2026 and will star backup quarterback Tait Reynolds. Not only is Reynolds a backup, but he is a 19-year-old true freshman.  

Oddsmakers expect very few points in this one. With an Over/Under set at 43.5, it’s the second-lowest total on the board this week, with only Wyoming and Central Michigan (39.5) lower. 

In what could be an ugly, low-scoring game, I will defer to the experience and defensive wisdom of Bill Belichick. I expect him to show the young Reynolds things he’s never seen in terms of coverage and blitz packages. Clemson has seen better days as a program, and I think “Chapel Bill” pulls off the upset on Saturday.

Hill’s Pick: UNC moneyline (+145)

The last time the Jets started 2-0 (in football, at least) was 2015, when Todd Bowles was the Jets’ head coach and Ryan Fitzpatrick was the quarterback. 

Over a decade later, the Jets host the Packers in Week 2 with a chance to be the surprise story of the early season. 

The Packers lost their last five games of the 2025 regular season, lost again in the playoffs after blowing an 18-point lead, and are now 0-1 to start 2026 after coughing up yet another double-digit lead in Week 1 against the Vikings. 

Geno Smith will lead the charge as the Jets try to pull the upset over the Packers (Justin Ford/Getty Images).

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The Jets throttled the Titans in Week 1, winning 23-10 and holding the Titans to three points and just over 100 yards of total offense, until a garbage-time touchdown in the final minutes. 

The Jets look much improved from last year, and I’ll take them to upset a Packers team that seems to have a real problem closing out games.

Hill’s Pick: Jets moneyline (+170)

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James Rodriguez, one of the most talented midfielders in Colombian soccer history, announced the end of his 15-year international career Tuesday.

The 35-year-old Rodríguez recently signed with Atlético Nacional — concluding a long stint playing abroad—and has now decided to step aside from the national team.

“After many years, matches, moments of joy, and tough times, I feel the moment has come to close a chapter of my life: my journey with the Colombian national team,” Rodríguez said in a video posted to his social media channels. “Wearing the jersey was a dream, but also an enormous responsibility.”

Rodríguez made his senior national team debut in October 2011 in a victory over Bolivia in La Paz. His crowning achievement came three years later at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he scored six goals in five matches to win the Golden Boot.

“I was fortunate enough to experience moments I never imagined — World Cups, goals, and unforgettable nights; victories that made us believe and defeats that made us stronger,” Rodríguez said. “From the moment I joined the national team, I wanted to leave the jersey in a stronger position when I eventually moved on, and looking back at the journey, I feel I achieved that.”

That breakout performance in Brazil earned him a move to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, where he spent six seasons and collected two La Liga titles. His club career also included stints with Bayern Munich and Everton.

(Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

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Since 2022, he has bounced around with stints with Olympiakos in Greece, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Rayo Vallecano in Spain, Club León in Mexico and Minnesota United in the MLS, where he played just six matches.

“I had the honor of wearing the number 10 jersey and the captain’s armband; I tried to do so with respect, responsibility, and an awareness of what Colombia represents,” he added. “I had good days and difficult ones, but I never stopped feeling proud of these colors.”

Internationally, Rodríguez also played in the 2018 World Cup and the 2026 edition, matching Carlos Valderrama and Freddy Rincón for the most tournament appearances by a Colombian player. He also captained Colombia to the 2024 Copa América final — the country’s first appearance in the title match in 23 years. He finishes his international career with 31 goals in 131 appearances.

“I leave with peace of mind because I know I gave absolutely everything; thank you for every memory, every hug, and every moment,” added Rodríguez.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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The United States will play the second leg of its CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium on Nov. 17, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Tuesday.

The first leg of the series will be on the road on Nov. 14 at an opponent to be determined next month. The winner advances to a semifinal to be played from March 22-30 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Starting a four-year cycle under coach Mauricio Pochettino, who took over in 2024, the U.S. has upcoming friendlies against Peru (Sept. 26 in Orlando, Florida), Chile (Sept. 29 in St. Louis), Mexico (Oct. 3 in Glendale, Arizona) and Canada (Oct. 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota).

The U.S. lost a 2025 Nations League semifinal to Panama at SoFi, and Mexico beat Panama for the title. The U.S. won the championship in 2021, 2023 and 2024.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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After a strong offseason and training camp, the Baltimore Ravens will be without rookie star wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane in the coming weeks. According to CBS Sports, Lane is expected to undergo surgery to repair a fractured wrist.

Lane could reportedly undergo surgery as early as Wednesday and is expected to miss nearly a month of action. While the Ravens have not yet assigned an official injury designation, placing him on injured reserve has yet to be ruled out.

Injuries to both Lane and Zay Flowers (hamstring) have quickly tested Baltimore’s revamped receiving depth. As the Ravens prepare for Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints, Rashod Bateman, Chris Moore, and Elijah Sarratt are next in line on the depth chart at wide receiver. 

Lane had lined up as a running mate with Flowers in Week 1, lining up at the Z position. With his 6-foot-4 frame, he was set to become a prime red zone target for quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The 21-year-old receiver arrived in Baltimore as a third-round pick out of USC, where he was one of the youngest prospects in his draft class. Lane built an impressive three-season résumé with the Trojans, hauling in 99 receptions for 1,363 yards and 18 touchdowns,

Lane’s debut was cut short in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, exiting with a wrist injury after catching one of three targets for 11 yards. Following high expectations for his rookie season, all eyes now shift toward his timeline to get back on the field.

A one-month timeline could force Lane to miss games against the Saints, Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons. 

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Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee on Tuesday in Los Angeles and remains on track to return before the end of the regular season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.

“Shohei hit off the tee and felt good, too,” Roberts said. “Don’t know what’s in store for tomorrow, but I know that there’s going to be a consistent build-up. Don’t know when the time of return to play is, but today was positive, and hopefully we can just keep building towards that.”

Ohtani has been on the 15-day injured list since Sept. 8 with right biceps inflammation. Tuesday’s swings were his first since going on the IL.

The four-time MVP is not traveling with the team, but has been working out and getting treatment.

Roberts hopes Ohtani will play in a few more regular-season games. The Dodgers have already clinched a playoff spot.

“Whether it happens or not is to be determined, but I do expect him to be back to play in some regular season games,” Roberts said. “I don’t know how many.”

The two-time defending World Series champions entered Tuesday night’s game at Cincinnati with a magic number of three to clinch their 13th NL West title in 14 years.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, three days after he was scratched from a start at Atlanta because of left shoulder inflammation.

The move is retroactive to Saturday. Luzardo is eligible to return Sept. 27, the final day of the regular season.

Luzardo had an MRI on Saturday that showed no serious issues, then did not throw Sunday or Monday. Interim manager Don Mattingly said the Phillies’ medical personnel believed Luzardo was better Tuesday but not as far along as they would like.

“Nothing’s really changed as far as our thinking, anything more than just making sure he’s healthy before he pitches again,” Mattingly said before Philadelphia opened a two-game series at Washington.

His absence leaves the Phillies without one of their top starting pitchers as they try to secure a playoff spot. Philadelphia holds the second National League wild card, a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs and a game up on San Diego. The Phillies are 3 1/2 games ahead of Arizona, the next-closest team to a playoff spot.

Luzardo is 14-5 with a 2.87 ERA and made his first All-Star appearance this season. He ranks second in the NL with a career-high 221 strikeouts in 29 starts, and he threw his first career complete game in his last outing, a two-hit shutout of Atlanta on Sept. 7.

“I don’t think anyone’s worried this is long term, this is into next year or anything like that,” Mattingly said. “I think we do think he’s going to be ready to pitch at the end of the year. We just have to take care of our business to get there.”

Philadelphia recalled right-hander Grant Holman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Luzardo’s roster spot. Holman gave up five unearned runs while getting one out Saturday in his only appearance for the Phillies this season.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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In the words of Nick Wright, the “prince who was promised” is at the top of Mahomes Mountain. However, Patrick Mahomes isn’t that prince. 

After an incredible slate of Week 1 performances, Wright’s quarterback hierarchy got quite the shakeup. But only one of Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence or Lamar Jackson can sit atop the mountain after a weekend of tremendous performances. 

So, who is the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL entering Week 2? Here’s how he views the league’s top quarterbacks in the latest edition of Mahomes Mountain: 

Off The Mountain:

Wright: “Darnold, Kyler and Tua are off [Mahomes Mountain] with injuries. Off because of their play — Deshaun, Cooper Rush, Cam Ward and Malik Willis.”

“Malik Willis [is] dying to get on the mountain, trying to find a spot, somebody’s spot to take.”

7th Row

Wright: “Drew Lock played really well once he got his feet underneath them against a Patriots’ defense that should be good.”

“Here’s my worry about Daniel Jones. He doesn’t seem to want to run on that Achilles. One carry, four yards. If Daniel Jones does not run the ball, he’s not going to be effective.”

6th Row

Wright: “Sixth row, moving up, was Tyler Shough with 410 yards. Now is that a canary in the coal mine that the Lions secondary might be a total catastrophe possibly? Yes, but his connection with [Chris] Olave was good.

“Turn on a Jacoby Brissett game. About every other one, you’re gonna be like, this guy can, this guy should start somewhere. Now the other half of the every other one, he’s just throwing laser beams to the opponent, like perfect dots to the secondary. But he looked really good. He seriously outplayed Herbert.

“My guy, Bake Show (Baker Mayfield) — those fumbles are just awful, and not just because they cost me so much in week one, but it’s just awful. He just got paid, and then he’s playing reckless. Don’t love it.”

5th Row

Wright: “Jared Goff, fine. You know he was fine. Didn’t need to move up. Didn’t need to move down. He stays where he is. Dak? Not so fine. The interception before half was bad.

“I think it’s very fair to say a disappointing opening week for Dak Prescott. C.J. Stroud, on the other hand, if there ever can be an encouraging performance that ends with you fumbling the ball in the final possession to lose the game, that was it.”

4th Row:

Wright: “Now to the top 10. Fourth row. Joe Burrow played fine, then threw a pick-six, let the Bucs back in it, then steadied himself. He stays where he is.

“Jalen Hurts made the three biggest plays of the game. They won the game. I felt like there’s nobody on row five that deserved, you know, to move up more than him, so he moves up.”

3rd Row:

Wright: “Moving up to row three, Caleb Williams. Moving down from the top spot of the mountain, Patrick Mahomes, and moving down Matt Stafford. 

“Caleb’s obvious. He had maybe the best game of his career. Patrick said it himself. He did not think he played that well. Patrick also does not want to be graded on an ACL curve. 

“Given how many great quarterback performances we had in Week 1, he doesn’t deserve to stay at the top of the mountain. I thought he steadied himself in the second half.”

2nd Row:

Wright: “Moving up to row two, perennial MVP candidates Lamar Jackson moves up. … I thought Lamar was outstanding.

“Josh Allen was awesome, almost, almost lost the game, but didn’t. And then, after almost losing the game, had a 100 out of 100 throw.”

1st Row:

Wright: “For the first time in the history of the mountain, the prophecy was realized atop the quarterback mountain for the first time ever. The prince who was promised, Trevor Lawrence, he is who the media wants Justin Herbert to be: the super-talented, amazing pedigree.”

Maye plummets, Caleb climbs, Will Patrick Mahomes reclaim his spot atop Mahomes Mountain?

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With Week 1 officially over and Week 2 around the corner, Tuesday saw a mix of injury updates across the NFL as teams digested their season openers. 

Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane appears to have avoided a long-term injury after making a big play against the Denver Broncos, while Baltimore Ravens wideout Ja’Kobi Lane could be facing a month-long absence. 

In Chicago, Ben Johnson explained why his Bears continued to score in the fourth quarter during a blowout win over the Carolina Panthers, rather than taking their foot off the gas late.

Here’s the latest from around the NFL. 

Ben Johnson Explains Bears’ Fourth-Quarter Push

The Bears put up their highest-scoring Week 1 performance in franchise history Sunday, routing the Panthers 59-37, and head coach Ben Johnson made clear Monday that easing off wasn’t an option. Even with Chicago up 45-31 after a third-quarter touchdown run from Kyle Monangai, the offense tacked on two more scores in the fourth.

“Anytime you’re still within a couple of scores there in the fourth quarter, the game is still on, and so we needed that,” Ben Johnson said via transcript from the team. “I forget what time it was that we took the field for that last drive, and it was, ‘Guys, we want to finish the game with the ball’, and then ended up getting one to pop through, and [D’Andre Swift] ended up scoring there at the end.”

Johnson also noted how frequently Carolina’s offense had rallied from behind a season ago, adding that history stuck with the Bears’ coaching staff when preparing for the Panthers.

“It’s a credit to Carolina more than anything. We went into the game with a lot of respect for how well they could play in the fourth quarter. They had a number of games a year ago where the quarterback and the offense found a way to come back and win from behind; that was just something that was on our mind going into the game. We knew we couldn’t let off the gas.”  

The Bears’ offense will get an early test in their home opener against NFC North division rival, the Minnesota Vikings, on Sunday.

Baltimore’s receiving corps just got thinner. 

Rookie wideout Ja’Kobi Lane is expected to undergo surgery for a fractured wrist as soon as Wednesday, a procedure that could sideline him for close to a month, according to a CBS Sports report. The Ravens have reportedly not ruled out an injured reserve designation.

Lane’s absence compounds an already banged-up receiver room after Zay Flowers went down with a hamstring injury, pushing Rashod Bateman, Chris Moore and Elijah Sarratt up the depth chart. 

“Zay’s probably a little bit more like in the day-to-day range. You know, feel pretty good about where that’s at. We’ll see how the week goes,” Minter said about Flowers before adding he expected Lane to be out, “maybe a little bit longer,” Monday.

The 21-year-old third-round pick out of USC was expected to be a red-zone weapon alongside Flowers after a standout college career, but his NFL debut was cut short in Week 1 against the Colts. Lane arrived in Baltimore with plenty of hype after a three-season run at USC that produced 99 catches, 1,363 yards and 18 touchdowns, and he’d lined up as the No. 2  behind Flowers before the injury. 

A month-long absence could see Lane return for Baltimore’s game against the Falcons in October, after matchups with the New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans.

There’s encouraging news on the injury front for one of Kansas City’s top rookies. 

Cornerback Mansoor Delane is believed to have suffered only a short-term shoulder injury during Monday night’s win over Denver, according to NFL Network, with X-rays and CT scans reportedly coming back clean. Delane was still set to undergo an MRI.

The No. 6 overall pick appeared to have aggravated a shoulder issue that dated back to the offseason program and training camp. He made an instant impact anyway, hauling in his first career interception on his third career snap to end Denver’s opening possession, but he landed awkwardly on the shoulder during the play and didn’t return.

With the early word pointing to a short-term issue rather than a long-term absence, the Chiefs will be hopeful their top corner can be back in the mix quickly as the secondary settles into the regular season. 

The Chiefs host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night in Week 2.

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